Television Blogs and Articles
Television Blogs and Articles
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, TV ratings show new episodes across major networks, featuring Chicago PD, Survivor, Abbott Elementary, The Masked Singer and Police 24/7. Percent changes from each show’s previous original episode are reported, though exact numbers are omitted. The article links to a detailed spreadsheet for granular data and season averages. These daily figures help networks track performance and adjust programming strategies.
America’s Culinary Cup premiered on CBS as the network’s first cooking‑competition series in over a decade, featuring host Padma Lakshmi, judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, and a $1 million prize for the winner. Sixteen chefs compete across ten culinary commandments...
ABC’s long‑running reality series Shark Tank entered its 17th season with a schedule shift from Friday to Wednesday nights, prompting speculation about its ratings impact. Season 16 averaged a 0.27 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted 2.81 million viewers, providing...
Survivor’s Spring 2026 season posted an average of 5.0 million viewers and a 0.95 rating in the coveted 18‑49 demographic across its first two episodes. Both metrics represent double‑digit year‑over‑year growth, with total viewership up 44% and the demo rating climbing...
SpotVault’s Spring 2026 ratings show ABC’s new drama RJ Decker premiered Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. with a preliminary rating of 3.692 and a 0.21 lead. The key 18‑49 demographic registered only 0.3 viewers, reflecting a 79% drop compared with earlier benchmarks....
Terra Nil, the acclaimed reverse city‑builder from Free Lives, will exit Netflix Games on March 27, 2026, exactly three years after its debut. The departure is part of a broader wave of over 50 third‑party titles leaving the platform as...
Los Angeles Angels have finalized a deal to launch their own television network by acquiring a stake in Main Street Sports Group, ending the previous FanDuel Sports Network West arrangement. The new network will use the same on‑air talent, be...
The Kitchen, a Food Network staple since 2014, was cancelled in October 2025 after 490 episodes and 14 specials. Hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian announced a surprise special slated for later this month. The...
Ryan Murphy’s limited drama "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" has become FX’s most‑watched limited series on streaming, delivering over 25 million hours viewed across its first five episodes on Disney+ and Hulu. The fifth episode attracted 51 % more viewers...
Bluey reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Nielsen’s Acquired Shows chart for the week of Feb 2‑8, 2025‑2026, logging 871 K minutes and breaking into the overall top‑10. Disney’s family‑friendly slate continues to dominate the acquired‑show rankings, while Netflix’s original hits The Lincoln...
The ABC police drama "The Rookie" has avoided cancellation after a dramatic surge in streaming viewership, with its same‑day 18‑49 audience now far exceeding the modest 350‑375k numbers that would have doomed it a decade ago. The bump, driven by...
The NFL is accelerating its media‑rights negotiations, aiming to lock in new agreements before the 2026 season starts in September, earlier than the previously expected fall window. Talks will begin with Paramount and then Fox, with contracts likely extending through...
David Ellison, backed by Skydance and RedBird Capital, has embarked on a $125 billion media buying spree, acquiring Paramount for $8 billion, securing a $7.7 billion UFC broadcast deal on CBS, and moving to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $110 billion. These transactions dramatically expand...
The article argues that pre‑release audience intent data can forecast a film’s performance across theatrical and at‑home windows. Using Pixar’s *Hoppers* and Warner Bros.’ *The Bride* as case studies, it shows how theatrical intent and home‑viewing intent percentages, plus willingness...
ABC’s crime dramedy High Potential has been renewed for a third season, but longtime showrunner Todd Harthan is departing to focus on the Eragon film. The network also confirmed Season 10 for 9-1-1 and a second season for its spin‑off...
The FCC’s Media Bureau granted a waiver permitting Circle City Broadcasting to acquire Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV, creating a three‑station ownership cluster that exceeds the traditional two‑station limit. Valued at about $83 million, the deal gives the locally‑based, Black‑owned company control...
Monday, March 2, 2026, saw a full slate of new episodes across major broadcast and cable networks, including American Idol, The Rookie, The Voice, and the sci‑fi drama Wild Cards. Ratings were compiled using Fast Affiliate Numbers, showing percentage changes...
In the inaugural episode of "In The Vicinity," Tim Hanlon interviews Madhive CEO Jim Wilson about the future of local media. Wilson argues that broadcasters must reinvest linear TV cash flow into digital and streaming capabilities to stay competitive. He...
Chicago PD’s thirteenth season has not been officially renewed or cancelled, but industry indicators suggest a renewal is probable. Season 12 averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted 4.63 million live + same‑day viewers, making it the lowest‑rated series in NBC’s Chicago...
David Ellison’s Skydance is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion transaction priced at $31 per share, representing roughly a five‑times multiple to the pre‑deal market price. The deal awards CEO David Zaslav about $800 million in proceeds and...
Tennis Channel’s direct‑to‑consumer streaming service, launched in 2024, is now available through Amazon Prime Video Channels at $11.99 per month. The partnership expands the network’s reach beyond its own platform and follows similar moves by smaller streamers like Fox One....
MTV announced the final season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation, wrapping up a 17‑year reality franchise with an 18‑episode ninth season. ABC gave Abbott Elementary an early renewal for a sixth season, continuing its comedy dominance. HBO Max introduced a...
Veteran journalist Gayle King has signed a new multi‑year agreement with CBS News, confirming she will remain co‑anchor of the network’s flagship morning program, CBS Mornings. The contract, disclosed to The Wall Street Journal, comes after weeks of speculation about...
Lycamobile, a UK‑based MVNO, has launched a €19.99 prepaid 30‑day 5G plan in France aimed at football enthusiasts. The offer bundles 200 GB of data, unlimited calls and texts, and a Ligue 1+ streaming pass for one screen. It is available throughout...
An extensive roundup details the renewal and cancellation status of cable and streaming series whose titles begin with letters S through Z. The list includes high‑profile titles such as "The Sandman," "Severance," "Succession," "The Witcher," and "Yellowjackets," noting which have...
Netflix will add NBC’s mockumentary sitcom *St. Denis Medical* to its U.S. library on April 1, 2026, coinciding with the ongoing broadcast of season 2 and a confirmed renewal for season 3. The acquisition follows the earlier addition of *Happy’s Place*, highlighting Netflix’s strategy...
On March 2, 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear *Thaler v. Perlmutter*, leaving the requirement that a human author must be identified for copyright protection intact. The case centered on whether an AI system, DABUS, could be listed...
Netflix has secured U.S. streaming rights to the freshman NBC sitcom *Happy’s Place*, slated to debut on the platform on April 1, 2026. The series, created by Kevin Abbott and headlined by country star Reba McEntire, follows Bobbie inheriting a...
Lifetime announced new original‑movie agreements with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment and Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment. Latifah will executive‑produce three Lifetime films, while Henson will helm two projects in partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios. Both deals reinforce Lifetime’s focus on bold, female‑driven storytelling and...
The ABC crime drama RJ Decker premiered its first season starring Scott Speedman, adapting Carl Hiaasen’s Double Whammy novel. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day ratings, which include DVR playback, have been posted but show modest numbers compared with network peers. Viewer‑generated votes are...
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said the company will pursue new sports‑rights opportunities as NFL contracts are renegotiated, positioning USA Sports to fill gaps left by larger networks. NBC’s Bob Costas revealed that the Sunday Night Baseball pre‑game will be trimmed...
America’s Funniest Home Videos (AFV) aired its 36th season on ABC, delivering a 0.37 rating in the key 18‑49 demographic and attracting 3.85 million total viewers. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, the user‑generated comedy‑clip series continues to reward weekly winners with $20,000...
Friday, February 27, 2026, TV ratings show a busy lineup with new episodes of 20/20, Sheriff Country, Fire Country, Boston Blue, Happy’s Place, Stumble and Dateline NBC, alongside an NBA matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. Reruns of The Greatest American, Masters of...
Dateline NBC’s 34th‑season ratings were released on March 4 2026, posting a 0.20 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and 2.21 million total viewers. The long‑running primetime newsmagazine remains a Friday‑night staple on the Peacock Network. NBC has not yet announced a renewal or...
The television industry is moving from an advertising‑centric view of value to an upstream focus on intellectual property (IP) as a capital asset. While ad yield still matters, executives are now assessing financing structures, rights ownership, and extension potential before...
The SISO CEO Summit convenes March 9‑12 at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, under the theme “Innovation in Action,” shifting focus from AI hype to concrete implementation. Attendees—C‑level leaders from trade shows, media groups, and suppliers—will explore evolving KPIs, AI‑driven M&A...
Netflix is extending the Squid Game franchise with a new celebrity‑driven reality series titled "Squid Game: The VIP Challenge." The spin‑off pits eight high‑profile VIPs against each other in games that echo the original show's deadly contests. Hosts Dylan O'Brien...
Paramount Global's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could spell the end of TNT Sports, the long‑standing sports brand of Turner. The deal, while likely to clear U.S. antitrust review, may still face challenges and follows a pattern where regulators...
ABC’s revived "Scrubs" episode attracted 11.36 million cross‑platform viewers within five days, making it the network’s top comedy debut on streaming in over a year. The broadcast also earned a 0.74 rating among adults 18‑49, the highest linear comedy telecast on...
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston announced that Hulu will be merged into the Disney+ app in the United States by year‑end. The integration will combine watch histories and data to deliver sharper, personalized recommendations and a more customized homepage. Disney plans...
NBC has ordered a second season of the adventure‑travel competition "Destination X," hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The series, produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, topped summer ratings and attracted more than 20 million viewers across all platforms, becoming Peacock’s best‑performing...
Apple TV+ has cancelled the Emmy‑nominated period dramedy Palm Royale after two seasons. The series, led by Kristen Wiig, concluded its second‑season finale on January 14, 2026, but will not return for a third. Despite critical praise, the show failed...
Tessa Thompson is returning to Netflix to star in and executive‑produce the A24 series “Next Door,” created by Sam Boyd, the mind behind HBO’s hit “His & Hers.” In a separate development, a deckhand on the reality series “Deadliest Catch”...
Thursday, February 26, 2026, saw a packed lineup of 18 new episodes spanning ABC, NBC, CBS and other major networks, including Grey’s Anatomy, Law & Order SVU, and the reality series Going Dutch. Ratings were reported using Fast Affiliate Numbers, offering near‑real‑time...
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’s Season 27 continues to post solid numbers, matching its Season 26 average of a 0.35 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and roughly 3.79 million viewers. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day data shows the procedural remains one of NBC’s highest‑rated dramas,...
ABC’s procedural drama 9‑1‑1: Nashville completed its first season with mixed reception. The series earned an average viewer rating of 4.49 stars from 1,355 votes, while Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day numbers have not been publicly disclosed. The franchise, which already includes the...
Fox’s live‑action sitcom Going Dutch returns for a second season after a modest first‑season performance. Season 1 posted a 0.15 rating in the 18‑49 demo and roughly 986,000 viewers, prompting the network to gamble on a renewal despite low numbers....
Saturday Night Live faced backlash after selecting Connor Storrie, a former U.S. men’s hockey player, to host his debut, a move many view as an attempt to deflect criticism surrounding the sport’s recent scandal. The episode also sparked speculation about...
Zeev Neumeier, the co‑founder of the ACR pioneer Inscape, launched Gray Swan to bring agentic AI to the chaotic world of CTV ad operations. The platform ingests massive ad‑tech datasets, builds contextual models, and automates decisions that previously required hours...
The PGA of America, NBC Sports and USA Sports have renewed their media‑rights agreement through 2033. The extension secures broadcast of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship on NBC, Peacock, USA Network...
